SAAB 9000 1991 vs Volvo S70 1997
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo S70, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Volvo S70. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 10.0 | |
| SAAB 9000 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9000 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including SAAB 9-3, SAAB 900 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9000 is 4 cm longer than the Volvo S70, 2 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 470 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo S70, which means SAAB 9000 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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